Thanksgiving, Gratitude Event Set Next Tuesday at Presbyterian Church
VOLUNTEERS ASSEMBLE MEALS FOR STOP THE HUNGER Thanksgiving is a time we “we gather together to ask the Lord’s blessings.” These words from a favorite hymn proclaim the strength and encouragement that are God’s gifts to a community that comes together in His name to offer praise and service, says Rev. Rindy Trouteaud, pastor, Monticello…
Read MoreMrs. Peggy Odessa Lunsford Dailey
Mrs. Peggy Odessa Lunsford Dailey, age 84, of Jackson, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Dailey was born Thursday, Sept. 22, 1932 in McDonough, Ga. to the late George Clomer Lunsford and the late Lillie Mae Lunsford. Mrs. Dailey was preceded in death by her husband, T. J. Dailey. She…
Read MoreJo Ann B. Hartley
Jo Ann B. Hartley, 60, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Michael Hartley; son “Bobby” Knight and wife Denise and two granddaughters, Breanna and Emily of Athens, Ga., two step-sons, Monty and Phillip of Georgia; two sisters, Connie B. Pappas of Toccoa, Chris Smith of Alabama and…
Read MoreThe Second Doublewide on the Right, part 63
I’m Fixin’ To present part 63 of The Second Doublewide on the Right: A Magistrate Judge has to be available at all times, even nights and weekends, in order to accommodate law enforcement by signing off on arrest or search warrants. Besides the elected judge in Ocmulgee County, there were two other part-time judges who…
Read MoreGive Thanks…to Whom?
I grew up in a Christian home going to church every Sunday and being taught who God is and what He is like. I responded to Christ in faith and became a Christian when I was nine years old. The Lord has been a part of my life throughout. Thanksgiving is an opportunity for me…
Read MoreLiquid Sunshine
What about that liquid sunshine that fell this past weekend? The thirsty grass and trees greened up over night. And the oak trees that traditionally put on a show each fall became bright and beautiful. Even the birds were happily chirping and flying back and forth. Rain was just the prescription we needed. Hope we…
Read MoreA Presidential Election for the Ages
We are more than a week removed from the 2016 presidential election and most of the so-called political experts are still scratching their heads over this one. It’s doubtful there has ever been a time in the history of presidential campaigns in this country where so many polls have been so wrong. Of course, the…
Read MoreAmerican Pickers Are Coming to Georgia
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Georgia. They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region this winter. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on the History channel. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two…
Read MorePiedmont FFA Teams Compete at FVSU
Piedmont Academy’s FFA Farm Business Management team recently placed third in the Area 3 FFA Farm Business Management Career Development event held at Ft. Valley State University on November 10. Farm Business Management team members are (top photo, left to right) Chris McClain, Wyatt Galloway, Ashley Johnston, and Grayson Bradley. The event allows participants to…
Read MorePiedmont’s One-Act Play Places Second in Region
Piedmont Academy’s One-Act-Play cast and crew earned the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA)Region AA first runner-up honor at the competition held at Augusta Preparatory Day School last week. The group received two second place rankings and one first place ranking from the three judges giving Piedmont the first runner-up honors behind Thomas Jefferson Academy, who…
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